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commented to the Commission that the issuance by the L,andmark Commission of a certificate of appropriateness, and the plans' approval process by the Landmarks Commission, are in the nature of recommendations by the Commission to Council which must ultimately approve or disapprove the project. In this connection, it is his opinion that the Board of Zoning Appeals retains its jurisdiction to grant or deny variances which may be recommended by the Landmarks Commission, because the Board of Zoning Appeals is the only city body, by virtue o£ the City Charter, which can grant variances from the Zoning Code requirements. The Landmarks Commission recommendations concerning historic preservation should carry heavy weight as a proposal moves through the City approval process, but all boards retain their jurisdiction to act in accordance with their Charter or ordinance authority. As in any other proposed development, such development proposals ultimately go before Council for Council's ultimate determination of whether or not the development should be approved. Mr. Conway indicated that there were setback issues for building, parking and signage. Mr. Conway commented that he would have a list for the Planning Commission when CVS returned to the next meeting. Mr. Zimmerman reviewed that parking and building setback issues were addressed with the Landmarks Commission as CVS would have had to purchase a residential lot and request that it be rezoned to meet the zoning code requirements. Mr. Tallon questioned the wall along the south rear end of the lot. W. Wojtila indicated that there would be a 3-foot high brick wall that will match the brick of the building. Mr. Tallon inquired the measurement of the landscaping area along the wall. W. VVojtila remarked that it would be a 5-foot landscaping strip. W. Koeth asked to see the picture, which showed the side of the building that would face Lorain Road and questioned if there would be any trees to buffer the size of the wall. Mr. Zimmerman showed a layout with the fence and trees that would be put in front of the building. Mr. Koeth commented that the board would like the traffic traveling _east to have a better view. W. Tallon questioned the elevation of the front wall. Mr. Zimmerman indicated that the height of the wall was 22 feet high. W. Koeth questioned what the color of the brick would be. Mr. Wojtila indicated that the color would be a Mohican blend. Mr. Tallon questioned if the back part of the building would be the storage area. Mr. Zimmerman reviewed that the height of the building was lowered and the back end was bubbled out to eliminate the need for a mezzanine. Mr. Tallon questioned the square footage of the building. W. Wojtila reviewed that the square footage would be larger but the building itself has been lowered. W. Koeth questioned what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Wojtila commented that he believed they would have typical business hours from 9:00am to 10;00pm. Mr. Tallon questioned if the drive-through exit would be a safety issue as it was so close to the corner. 1VIr. Conway commented that there was nothing to address the drive-through in the zoning code. He suggested getting a report from the Engineering Department. W. Gareau suggested that the developer uiformed the Landmarks Commission that they would average about 2 cars an hour. Mr. Tallon suggested placing a speed bump at the sidewalk. Mr. Self indicated that there would not be a lot of traffic as the drive-through would basically be used for prescriptions and make the building ADA compliant. The drive through is basically for handi cap and elderly. W. Hreha questioned if the ground sign would be replaeed. N1r. Self suggested that there would be a ground sign but they would be working more with the Landmarks Commission and residents to see what would be acceptable. Mr. Tallon suggested that the delivery area should be such that a truck would back up straight instead of at an angle. Mr. Wojtila indicated that that could be done. W. Tallon suggested moving the pedestrian entrance so that it lined up with the last parking 7